Behavioral Health RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,483/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Behavioral Health RN Travel Contract
Location
- Roanoke, Virginia
Job Type
- Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Night shift
- 3x12 hours
- 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
- 4x12 available by request
Contract Length
- 26 weeks
Unit Overview
- Adult inpatient medical-surgical behavioral health unit
- 12 beds
- Care for patients with complex medical conditions, co-occurring behavioral health needs, and substance use disorders
- Multidisciplinary care model focused on patient safety, recovery-oriented treatment, medication management, behavioral support, and discharge planning
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Behavioral Health experience within the last year
- 1 year of Behavioral Health experience
- One completed travel assignment
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association
- CPI
- Proficiency in Medical/Surgical care with experience in use of Rapid Response/Code teams
- Skilled in peripheral line care and management
- Skilled in non-invasive airway management
- Med Surg experience
- Experience with Epic
Additional Job Details
- May float within skillset
- May work as charge nurse
- May be required to precept
- Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
- One holiday required per 13-week contract
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
- Local candidates accepted
- First-time travelers not accepted
- Pending license accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise an active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license is required
- 1:6 patient ratio
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Behavioral Health Nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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